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Creamy slow cooker chicken and dumplings with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmering in a thickened broth.
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5 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings makes the coziest bowl of comfort with tender chicken, a creamy savoury broth, and fluffy homemade dumplings steamed right on top. Simple ingredients, hands-off cooking, and perfect results every time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and dumplings, slow cooker chicken and dumplings, slow cooker recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

For the Chicken Base:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Dumplings:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Transfer to the slow cooker.
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  • Place chicken thighs over the onions. Add carrots, celery, seasonings, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
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  • Once tender, remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
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  • Whisk 1 tablespoon flour into the cream, then stir into the soup base. This will help thicken the broth slightly.
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  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work in the butter until the mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in milk and parsley just until combined.
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  • Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) on top of the hot soup. Cover and cook on high for another hour, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
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  • Spoon into bowls and garnish with a bit more parsley.
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Notes

  1. Keep the lid closed while the dumplings cook so the steam can do its job.
  2. If the broth gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it slightly.
  3. Dumpling dough should be a little sticky for the softest, fluffiest texture.
  4. Add peas or corn in the last 10 minutes if you want a pop of colour or a quick veggie moment.
  5. Leftovers reheat best on low heat so the dumplings stay soft and tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1452mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5769IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
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